Quality Supervisor - Nights

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and drink sector is seeking a Quality Supervisor for night shifts in Glasgow. The role involves overseeing quality control in production, managing laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in manufacturing or laboratory settings and a strong focus on accuracy. Join a team dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team in manufacturing or laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of production, supervising the Syrup Room.
• Conduct investigations into complaints and identify improvements.
• Manage nightshift syrup and quality operators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

IT Proficiency

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Vacancy Name: Quality Supervisor - Nights

Employment Type: Permanent

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Glasgow

Business Area: Operations

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Job Purpose

To report to the Quality Manager, ensuring that the Quality Department and Syrup Room requirements are met along with the smooth running of the production facility and site facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the chemistry and microbiology laboratories, including testing where required.
• Oversee the quality of production, supervising the Syrup Room using the required Quality Assurance and Quality Control techniques, providing support and leadership as deemed appropriate.
• Deputise for the nightshift Production Co-ordinator in terms of health and safety, incident management, and people management.
• Perform tasks as requested by the Quality Manager as and when required.
• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining a comprehensive I.M.S system incorporating Risk and COSHH assessments within the department.
• In conjunction with engineering, operate and maintain the water treatment plant, including cleans, where appropriate.
• Maintain stocks of consumables for the lab and water plant and external contracts, within budget. Order stock as and when necessary.
• Improve standards in Quality/Syrup Room and production, including audit preparation.
• Support the Quality Manager in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the I.M.S, Technical and Food Safety Standards (including HACCP).
• Prepare for Laboratory audits against LABCRED and ISO standards.
• Lead audits/inspections of the site against systems, GMP, hygiene standards, and Health and Safety.
• Conduct investigations into complaints and identify improvements to reduce complaint levels.
• Control all non-conforming products in accordance with Quality systems and SAP requirements.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers concerning technical issues as and when required.
• Maintain the specifications for products produced on site.
• Oversee the accurate stock control of materials within the syrup room and support the Operations Manager through the provision of stock lists and stock rotation.
• Ensure calibration and validation of key equipment is completed to schedule.
• Preparation of samples for external analysis.
• Manage the nightshift syrup and quality operators including absence management, training needs and development, and general wellbeing.
• Attend internal and external training courses, as and when required.
• Promote and execute QCDSP, CI, and 5’S processes.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as requested to meet the needs of the business.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in leading a team in manufacturing or laboratory setting.
• Ability to communicate with staff and management at all levels.
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in use of IT systems including portals, SharePoint, analysis programs, and Excel.